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Nuwash Family History

Nuwash Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nash, Dudash, Lubash, Sowash, Wash, Rush, Lucas, Wass, Ash, Naas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuwash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Nuwash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuwash census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Nuwash. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 14 military records available for the last name Nuwash. For the veterans among your Nuwash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuwash lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Nuwash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nuwash in 1970 was 92, and 56 in 2002.

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